My Bestie's Bridal Shower

June 2,2001
SENIOR PROM

Meet My Bestie Melz:

Can you believe its been almost 10 years since we were in high school together?! Time flies!
At this very moment above we became inseparable. What can I say? everything she likes I like 10 times more & visa versa.We have such an easygoing relationship we can talk for hours but we mostly laugh 90% of the time. She is a great friend and doesn't take life too seriously and always finds happiness in the smallest of things just like me.We are the perfect match!
(hee hee fiancee is in the back of pic -Nelson)

August 29th 2010

Melissa's Bridal Shower

Well.......This year has become oh so exciting! After several years with her steady boyfriend Nelson he FINALLY popped the question! I was so ecstatic for them! My wedding was just last year and I was so happy to know that it was my bestie's turn Melz to experience all the wonderful things that come with a wedding and a beautiful marriage.

Shortly after her engagement party Melz decided on what she would like for her Bridal Shower her wish was an Alice in Wonderland theme but with a twist. She was to be the
BRIDE IN WONDERLAND! Extensive planning and research went into her shower, All her bridesmaids and wonderful Maid of Honor and family pulled this all together for her and it turned out to be
a GRAND AFFAIR!


Her face was priceless all the surprises she had at her shower were so worth it!
please ENJOY THE EYE CANDY and please feel free to see more @ mindmybeeswax.blogspot.com




FIRST AMAZING ASPECT:
AMAZING BRIDE IN WONDERLAND BANNER

WELCOME TABLE WITH MARRIAGE ADVICE MANZANITA TREE
DESSERT TABLE

CLOSE UP-SCANDY TABLEWONDERFUL WATER

CONGRATS MELZ & NELZ!

JERSEYLICIOUS

One of my favorite t.v shows is back for a new season tonight at 8pm on the Style Channel!
I can't wait to see what happens this season between Olivia and Teresa lol. And if there's a wedding in store for us with Gigi and Frankie! Tune in you won't be disappointed!
It's full of Italian drama drama drama!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Are you a Harry Potter Fan? Well I am!! As nerdy as it may sound, I really enjoy reading the books and I love watching the movies over and over again. I always catch something new every single time around. Recently me and the fam were able to make a trip to the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure in Orlando,Florida. We were able to get in at 7 am since we stayed at an on site hotel The Royal Pacific(super nice). The park itself is so GREAT! It went beyond what I expected. It has so many detailed elements from the book that I am sure I missed a seeing a few. This park has definitely raised the bar when it comes to amusement parks. I am sad to say as a devout Disney fan The Magic Kingdom really has to step it up! The ride of Harry Potter itself is the best ride I have ever been on to date. Technology has really impressed me this time and I am so happy my kiddies will one day experience this!

As you walk towards the Harry Potter section in the park you immediately enter Hogsmeade,and you are greeted by this sign above and the Hogwarts Express.

The streets are cobblestone and the little shops of Hogsmeade are all around, and you can grab a Butter Beer at any concession!

All along there are shops to go into including Olivander's Wand Shop, where Harry Potter went

when he got his wand in the book . The wand that belongs to you goes according to your birth date, this is mine.Then there's the Owl Post, where you get your Owl and the Honeydukes Candy Shop and Toy Store.
After you walk through Hogsmeade you can grab a bite to eat at the Three Broomsticks Restaurant or continue to the three rides, The Flight of the Hippogriff, The Dragon
Challenge, and the main attraction Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Continuing that on next post:)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ctd.

The Forbidden Journey of Harry Potter ride begins with a tour of Hogwarts school of Wizardy and then theres a thrill ride at the end. As muggles we step in the school and begin to walk through the dark hallways of Hogwarts, and encounter all the things you see in the movie. You first pass through the garden where all the screaming plants are and then inside where the story begins. You see and hear the talking ghosts frames and there opinion of you and Harry lol and then Dumbeldore superimposed gives a quick rundown of what is expected of you as well as Harry,Hermoine and Ron. You get to see their classrooms and quiddich uniforms and all there spell books and instruments. And then right before you get on the sorting hat gives you it's best advice so you can help Harry on the journey.It's So freaking cool! you have to experience it! The ride part is a bit scary I must admit! It's a inside roller coaster with animitronics dragons,huge spiders and DEMENTORS that spit water in your face and smoke and you even fall into a tornado but at the end it's all worth it FUN FUN FUN!

Jersey Madness

I have come to love every show that has to do with

New Jersey!!!
Cake Boss

Jersey Shore

Jerseylicous

Real Housewifes of NJ

Jersey Couture &Jerseylicous
I don't know why but I can't get enough of it!! some people say it's mindless, stupid,and waste
of TV time, but to me it's so funny and so easy to follow, These shows make me laugh and i love seeing different trends so daring,tacky and so HOT! I follow most of them on twitter, and the majority really impress me, they are so genius they have basically promoted themselves so well they now have bestselling products and a very generous income, and to me that's pretty impressive...

So far I plan to purchase these items I LOVE LOVE LOVE

Accepted!

YAY me! I got accepted into the Master's program in Social Work at Barry!In December 2012 I will be a medical Social worker! wohoo! Classes start September 2, and my schedule is tuesdays & thursday nights from 6 to 8 pm. Not that bad! Time to study! EEK!

Joi de Vivre

I have been quite behind on blogging but I have so many things I would like to share so I'm officially going to try to dedicate more time to this hobby I enjoy!

With this new goal of blogging memories, I renamed my blog Joie de Vivre!

A french saying we learned in France which means the joy of living.

In France they live to enjoy there lives and me and the hubby try to implement this philiosphy in our everyday lives aswell by always having fun!

XOXO

Enjoy the new posts!

My Big 27

For my birthday this year we went out to Epic with great friends. We had a chance to reconnect and stay out the whole night having fun. We also celebrated at Yardhouse with the familia :)

Philadelphia

Jonathan graduated from UPENN Wharton School of business! Hubby and the family were so proud of him and so excited to be part of this moment.We went for the weekend and were able to see some of the city during all the festivities.We got a tour of the University, the school our very own Benjamin Franklin went to!Yes this school is very old but very prestigious. Maybe one day an offspring will have the chance to attend such a great school and life experience.We also had the chance to dine out in a very hip place POD. WOW! The Sushi and food was out of control.So YUMMY!And the restaurant was very chic white chairs and walls and even "pods" to dine in.If your ever in Philly you cant miss such a great eat:)